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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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